Another surprise - but a nasty one this time
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (341742)
Rockingham, Australia
September 9, 2020 4:12am CST
My last post was about finding a surprise in my shade-house. Discovering an orchid with beautiful flowers was a very pleasant surprise but the centipede I found on the kitchen floor was not such a welcome surprise.
Apparently, they eat spiders and other nasties so I bundled it into a container and threw it outside. I know they can give a nasty sting so there was no way I was leaving it in the kitchen. And it’s only two days to our 49th wedding anniversary which will be another occasion for rejoicing. We’ll probably go out for dinner that evening.
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
9 Sep 20
Ooo he looks a sharp fellow!
Oh Judy you are blessed with 49 yrs of marriage! If I dont see you here, a very Happy Anniversary to you both.
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@moffittjc (121659)
• Gainesville, Florida
10 Sep 20
I didn't know centipedes could sting! Unless you are referring to the Australian centipedes, which would make perfect sense! haha
So exciting that your 49th wedding anniversary is coming up! Congratulations!!!!! I can't wait until next year when you hit the big 5-0!
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@moffittjc (121659)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Sep 20
@JudyEv I'm going to put my money on the redback! Who won the battle between the two?
Next year, if you want it to rain gold down on you for your 50th, you should write a post about it and start a GoFundMe account. haha
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@JudyEv (341742)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Sep 20
@moffittjc Do you think that would work? A GoFundMe account? But I'd have to live with myself after and that mightn't be so easy.
I don't know who won the fight. I forgot to go back and look. When I did, both had disappeared so maybe something bigger came along and got both.
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@everwonderwhy (7365)
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10 Sep 20
Ooh, Happy 49th Wedding Anniversary! I wish you happiness, peace, love and joy all your days. Enjoy the night out.
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@JudyEv (341742)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Sep 20
@everwonderwhy Some restaurants have found most of the year very difficult.
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@everwonderwhy (7365)
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10 Sep 20
@JudyEv I'm sure they will. They are just so glad to see lovely happy customers in their restaurant.
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That's great.
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
10 Sep 20
ick! so glad ya captured such 'nstead 'f the other way 'round, hon. yup, they say they're good fer some thingies. kinda like wasps...doesn't mean i wish to co-habitat with either.
49 years?? congrats to ya both!
i'll need to hunt the orchid later, but what a sweet find!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
10 Sep 20
@JudyEv aw, aint'cha sweet? i dunno if'n i'm back, jest popped'n really. yes ma'am, 've managed to dodge the virus thus far. crazy fer certain, things've really escalated here sadly (last check 707 cases, 5 deaths'n our county).
yer welcome! wish i could come help y'all celebrate :) big hugs!!
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@JudyEv (341742)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Sep 20
@crazyhorseladycx I've been thinking about you the last few weeks and wondering if I should message to see if you are okay and then you popped in. So that's good. 
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Sep 20
Congratulations Judy and Vince, 49 years of marriage is a wonderful milestone to celebrate! We just had our 30th Anniversary in August:) The centipede, he looks treacherous!
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@JudyEv (341742)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Sep 20
@kobesbuddy It was almost as world-changing as the pandemic - at least for America.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
10 Sep 20
@JudyEv Yes, all three of these tragedies will go down in American history. This pandemic will be recorded in European history, also.
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@sathviksouvik (19663)
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15 Sep 20
Centipedes must be abundant in your place due to the sands and geographical conditions. They are really dangerous.
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@JudyEv (341742)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Sep 20
I read that some are quite large. Ours are only about 3 or 4 inches long but I know they give a very nasty sting.
@JudyEv (341742)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Sep 20
@sathviksouvik I've never heard of anyone dying from the sting of the ones we have here.
@sathviksouvik (19663)
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16 Sep 20
@JudyEv Thanks Judy and the sting is poisonous and fatal.
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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9 Sep 20
Centipedes are creepy things. Who needs that many legs to get around anyway 
Congrats on another Anniversary!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
9 Sep 20
OMG it had been a while since I last saw a centipede. Ugh! So ugly!
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